1. The Temptations … Read Full Bio ↴The Temptations may refer to at least two groups
1. The Temptations are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, rnb, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins. The group, known for its finely tuned choreography, distinct harmonies, and stylish suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to rock. Having sold an estimated 22 million albums by 1982, The Temptations are one of the most successful groups in black music history and were the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s. In addition, they have the second-longest tenure on Motown (behind Stevie Wonder), as they were with the label for a total of 40 years: 16 years from 1961 to 1977, and 24 more from 1980 to 2004 (from 1977 to 1980, they were signed to Atlantic Records). As of 2005, The Temptations continue to perform for Universal Records with only one original member, founder Otis Williams, in its lineup.
Like its sister group The Supremes, The Temptations' lineup has changed frequently over the years. The original group included members of two local Detroit vocal groups: second tenor/baritone Otis Williams, first tenor Elbridge Bryant and bass Melvin Franklin from The Distants; and first tenor/falsetto Eddie Kendricks and second tenor/baritone Paul Williams (no relation to Otis) from The Primes. Among the most notable future Temptations were lead singers David Ruffin and Dennis Edwards (both of whom became successful Motown solo artists after leaving the group, as did Kendricks), Richard Street (another former Distant), Damon Harris, Ron Tyson, Ali-Ollie Woodson, Theo Peoples, and G.C. Cameron.
Over the course of their career, The Temptations have released four number-one pop hit singles and 14 number-one R&B hit singles, and their material has earned them three Grammy Awards. Most of the early Temptations hits, including "The Way You Do the Things You Do", "My Girl", and "Get Ready" were written and produced by Smokey Robinson and other members of The Miracles, while composer/producer Norman Whitfield and lyricists Eddie Holland and Barrett Strong crafted most of the group's later hits, including "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", "I Wish It Would Rain", "Cloud Nine", "I Can't Get Next to You", "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone".
2. There was also a 50s doo-wop group from New York named the Temptations. They are best remembered for their 1960 top 40 hit "Barbara. After this hit, lead singer Neil Stevens went solo.
Special
The Temptations Lyrics
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Love has come my way
So nice to be involved
It's tough out there these days
I got my weather 'cause I'm so wrapped up in you
My heart is on the line
Tell me what more can I do, pretty baby
Girl, you make me feel real good
Special to me, you see, you are special
Baby, you're so special to me
Hey baby, I can't believe the things you've done for me
You put me back on the right track
Think about you constantly
And I know in your heart that you feel the same way for me, baby
Late nights with me all alone, it's total ecstasy
All I can do is think about the the times
When I'm making sweet love to you
And there seems to be, I'm tellin' you girl
Some kind of magic when we touch
Don't you leave
Special, yeah, you are
Girl you make me feel real good
So special to me, you see
Baby girl, you're special
So special to me, baby
Hey baby
Girl, you make me feel so good
You make me feel so good, hey
And all I can do is think about the the times
When I'm making sweet love to you, baby
And there seems to be
Some kinda magic when we touch
Don't you go nowhere, don't you leave
Special, so special, special to me, you see
You're a special part of me, love
So special to me, baby
Oh, you put me back on the right track, baby
And I like that, oh you're so good
So special to me, you see
I put my heart on the line any time
'Cause I know that you'll let us guarantee, baby
You're so special
The Temptations' song "Special" is a declaration of love and admiration for a woman. The lyrics express the singer's gratitude for finding love amidst the hardship of the world. He acknowledges his luck in finding a woman who loves and cares for him, someone who makes him feel good and puts him back on the right track. The singer references the magic that they share when they are intimate, and he asks that she never leaves him because she is so special.
The song captures the feelings of a man who has found his true love and realizes how special that love is. He recognizes how tough it is to find genuine love in a world where people are preoccupied with material possessions and the superficial. The singer's voice shows his vulnerability and gratitude; he does not take this love for granted.
Overall, the lyrics to "Special" provide an insightful and heartfelt message about the power of love and its effects on those who experience it, especially those who have been searching for it for a long time.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there pretty lady
Addressing a woman he finds attractive
Love has come my way
He has found love in her
So nice to be involved
He enjoys being in a relationship with her
It's tough out there these days
Finding love is difficult now
I got my weather 'cause I'm so wrapped up in you
She is his everything and has his complete attention
My heart is on the line
He is vulnerable and invested in the relationship
Tell me what more can I do, pretty baby
Asks her for suggestions on how he can further show his love
'Cause you're special, hey
She is unique and important to him
Girl, you make me feel real good
She brings him happiness and joy
Special to me, you see, you are special
Reiterating how important she is to him
Baby, you're so special to me
She is irreplaceable in his life
Hey baby, I can't believe the things you've done for me
Expresses his disbelief in her kindness towards him
You put me back on the right track
She helped him find his way and become a better person
Think about you constantly
She is always on his mind
And I know in your heart that you feel the same way for me, baby
He is confident that she loves him too
Late nights with me all alone, it's total ecstasy
He enjoys spending intimate time with her
All I can do is think about the the times
He reminisces about their special moments together
When I'm making sweet love to you
He enjoys being intimate with her
And there seems to be, I'm tellin' you girl
There is a certain inexplicable feeling when they are together
Some kind of magic when we touch
Their physical touch feels magical to him
Don't you leave
He doesn't want her to leave him
Special, yeah, you are
Reiterating how much she means to him
Girl you make me feel real good
She brings him happiness and joy
So special to me, you see
Reiterating how important she is to him
Baby girl, you're special
She is important and unique to him
So special to me, baby
She is irreplaceable in his life
You make me feel so good
She brings him happiness and joy
And all I can do is think about the the times
He reminisces about their special moments together
When I'm making sweet love to you, baby
He enjoys being intimate with her
And there seems to be
There is a certain inexplicable feeling when they are together
Some kinda magic when we touch
Their physical touch feels magical to him
Don't you go nowhere, don't you leave
He doesn't want her to leave him
Special, so special, special to me, you see
Reiterating how much she means to him
You're a special part of me, love
She is an important and unique part of his life
Oh, you put me back on the right track, baby
She helped him find his way and become a better person
And I like that, oh you're so good
He appreciates and values her
So special to me, you see
Reiterating how important she is to him
I put my heart on the line any time
He is vulnerable and invested in the relationship
'Cause I know that you'll let us guarantee, baby
He trusts her to take care of his heart
You're so special
She is important and unique to him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES C. VARNER, STANTON SCOTT SHEPPARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@siwaphiwestaxmgwebi
Ali, what can I say. This group sure knows how to unearth great vocalists...
@redfoxx3721
Ali killing this lead Temptations number one group in the world hands down
@harrisonhamm4646
This is the most talented version of the Temps, but they never could touch the late 70's Dramatics
@jc329
It's all good.... love this, love the Dramatics, Delfonics, Stylistics, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes,
Main Ingredient....the list goes on and on with music that touches the soul. God bless us everyone.
🥰 🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿 🥰
@oneofakind6157
Why am I just hearing this song in2023
@jesussaves1ification
Music just ain't like this anymore? Really wish someone would take the horse by the rains and make music like this again. And here in 2020, we could sure use it
@kurtwashington1855
Sis Debra, they don't want uplifting positive music anymore, the music that vibrated at a high frequency to yplift your spirits. Nowadays the music you hear is somewhat negative. Not all,, but most.
@user-bl5lt2pt1l
Thank you Temptations for always making songs that make women feel special desired wanted and loved thank you for honoring our Nubian queens
@geraldobarbosa461
Gerald Albright on saxophone. Simply wonderful. Percursão: talented and competent Brazilian Percusionista Paulinho from Costa. Thanks For Sharing.
@dontaviouschandler3961
My 4 daughters love this song. They're 13, 11, 8 and 6 they all tell me this song is what they want to get married off of when they grow up. I find it quite intriguing too